Head of Quantum Manufacturing & Deployment Operations

TreQ; Milton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TreQ, based near Milton Park, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing & Deployment Operations to turn engineering prototypes into repeatable builds and lead customer deployments. You will own supply chain, quality, facilities and lifecycle support, and report to the CEO as part of the executive team.

This role drives manufacturing readiness and scalable operations as the company grows. High attention to detail, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to manage long-lead

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related technical qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in manufacturing complex hardware and deployments.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Build TreQ's manufacturing team and capability, maturing prototypes into repeatable system builds and advancing manufacturing readiness (MRL).
• Lead customer deployments through installation, commissioning and acceptance, and establish lifecycle support, maintenance and spares.
• Own supply chain, purchasing and inventory, including supplier performance, long-lead items, import/export compliance and international logistics.
• Establish quality and configuration-control practices, developing controlled procedures, work instructions, manuals and product records with Engineering.
• Ensure technical facilities and infrastructure are ready for system build and operation at TreQ and customer sites.

Skills

Manufacturing readiness

Quality assurance

Configuration management

Supply chain & logistics

Commissioning & acceptance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

TreQ, based near Milton Park, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing & Deployment Operations to turn engineering prototypes into repeatable builds and lead customer deployments. You will own supply chain, quality, facilities and lifecycle support, and report to the CEO as part of the executive team.

This role drives manufacturing readiness and scalable operations as the company grows. High attention to detail, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to manage long-lead